NYU MFE vs GTech QCF

[kdoneone]

I am an international applicant and wanted to ask which program would fare better to get into quant strategy/analyst roles. I am not fixated on particular companies but am making this transition as a SWE from a top tech firm. I was convinced that the NYU program is a stronger programme just going by the past rankings, but on more research here is what I have ended up realising -
1) NYU
Pros: - NY city (biggest pro)
- Great industry profs
2) GTech QCF
Pros: - Very strong curriculum
- Career service more involved
- Better employer stats and better avg compensation
- Better brand name too (not sure?)


Infact NYU has published a combined employer report from 2016-2023 which makes me second guess the true employer stats.
I am still trying to understand how much of a weightage to give to Pros of the NYU and what am I missing that the QuantNet rankings in the past year are weighing in. (Its closest this year #10vs#11)

Would really appreciate an advice here as to what to do here Thanks!

 

[kwatz]

Following this thread

 

[kdoneone]

Bumping this incase someone can give insights into why NYU MFE is the better program.

 

[weab]

Bumping this incase someone can give insights into why NYU MFE is the better program.

georgia tech is cheaper, lower cost of living, better employment statistics, less people, and better courses.

 

[kdoneone]

Thanks for the input @weab I wonder why the poll and rankings results say otherwise